What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Starmark?
Production Manager - Advertising Agency
Work is more rewarding when you remove all the barriers to the best thinking. That’s why the big stuff – from brand initiatives to new tech launches to bespoke digital efforts – goes further with Starmark. So come light up some new possibilities for your career as part of our crew.
Starmark proudly follows Agile methodologies agency-wide, so you'll fit right in if you're a self-motivated explorer who plays well with others and loves stellar work that brings results.
As an Agile Team We Value:
- Quick Daily Check-ins: set business priorities, facilitate collaboration, increase transparency, reduce noise, avoid waste
- Solid Planning: Participate in project roadmaps, plan new stories with clients, plan your work in 2-week sprints
- People Who Deliver: All initiatives on time and on budget, while managing multiple projects in an Agile, deadline-driven environment
- Being Able to Respond to Change: Plan for change, remain flexible, collaborate with team and client for success
Production Manager - Advertising Agency
We’re looking for a detail-driven Production Manager to keep our creative engine running smoothly. This role bridges account service, creative, and vendors—ensuring projects flow seamlessly from concept to delivery.
Expectations:
- Prioritize and manage daily production studio workflow to meet deadlines.
- Coordinate the routing and approval process, ensuring accuracy at every step.
- Partner with account and creative teams to keep work consistent across all media.
- Review project inputs, request missing details, and maintain specs (colors, sizes, formats).
- Source and manage vendors—gathering estimates, issuing POs, and maintaining strong relationships.
- Track and calculate costs, prepare client-ready estimates, and resolve billing issues.
- Proofread copy, layouts, and production art for accuracy before release.
- Oversee production supplies and studio needs.
- Secure sequential approvals to ensure timely delivery of creative materials.
- Working knowledge of design and printing technologies.
- Sharp eye for detail with strong proofreading skills.
- Experience managing production budgets, costs, and vendor estimates.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across creative, account, and vendor partners.
- Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects without losing focus.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Production, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in production management within an advertising, marketing, or creative agency setting.
- Strong knowledge of print, digital, and emerging media production processes.
- Proven ability to manage vendors, budgets, and timelines with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Math and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
- Implement company policies and procedures
- Keep complete, up-to-date digital files and records
- Proficiency in Google Workspace
We offer paid benefits, paid time off and more.
Starmark is a national integrated marketing agency headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL that specializes in strategic thinking, award-winning creative, branding, advertising, interactive and public relations.